He will outrank all other officers of the Armed Forces except the Chairman but is not considered by law a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff unless serving as Acting Chairman.
Ronald Reagan
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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.
The Vice Chairman, who must be confirmed by the Senate, will serve a 2-year term and can be reappointed.
The Vice Chairman will serve as Acting Chairman of the JCS in the Chairman's absence.
He has had a distinguished Foreign Service career and was a major player in the important arena of United States-Soviet relations.
Nancy and I were deeply distressed and concerned to learn about Bill Casey's condition.
He is a talented, dedicated, and able public servant, whose service to this administration and to our country is deeply valued.
Dr. Alton G. Keel, Jr., to be the U.S. Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
I wish him the very best, expressing my personal gratitude for his outstanding service for over 5 years in this most challenging assignment.
The revitalization of the domestic machine tool industry is primarily the industry's own responsibility.
We do not anticipate that domestic machine tool prices will rise significantly as a result of the actions announced today.
The combined effect of the actions announced today will create new market opportunities for U.S. machine tool manufacturers of about 3,300 units provided that demand remains constant.
We must get on with the business at hand and put this issue behind us.
This legal process obtains the facts before Congress, but does not prevent those responsible for any wrongdoing from being brought to justice.
Japan and Taiwan have agreed to voluntarily restrain the level of their machine tool exports to this country for a period of 5 years beginning in January 1987.
I appreciate the willingness of Japan and Taiwan to discuss these questions of common importance in a cooperative and constructive manner.
There is an urgent need for full disclosure of all facts surrounding the Iranian controversy.
I am pleased to announce today a number of actions we are taking to facilitate the revitalization of the United States machine tool industry.





